UNC Recruiting: Which class of 2018 targets will commit to North Carolina?
If I were a betting man
Nassir Little is, without question, the most likely elite prospect to end up in Chapel Hill next season.
Not only does he appear to favor the Tar Heels, but he’s also moved into the top-10 in the latest update of the 247Sports Composite.
And despite having nearly 40 scholarship offers, Little recently named a top-5 that includes Arizona, Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami and North Carolina.
The 6-foot-7, 205-pound small forward has good size and excellent athleticism, and should match up favorably with opposing wings at the collegiate level.
He’s a terrific athlete and finishes well above the rim and in traffic, but also has a nice mid-range game. He’s a good rebounder and can move well without the ball. He could, however, improve on his ball handling and long-distance shooting.
Little is currently the No. 10 prospect in the class of 2018 according to the 247Sports Composite. He’s a consensus top-5 player at his position and in the state of Florida.
Prediction: North Carolina
Although the Tar Heels’ joined the Nate Laszewski sweepstakes just a few weeks ago, they seem to be gaining traction in his recruitment.
"“I’m more on the perimeter, kind of like a stretch ‘4,’” Laszewski told Inside Carolina. “I’m able to stretch the court with my shooting, but I can also make plays off the bounce and go hard inside if I need to and mix it up. Coach Williams said he hasn’t had a whole lot of bigger guys who can stretch the floor recently like me, but with Luke Maye doing a little bit of it last year he likes the idea of having more of it.”"
The 6-foot-10, 190-pound power forward is set to visit UNC on September 23rd. The Northfield, Massachusetts native is entering his senior season at Northfield Mount Hermon.
Last month, I compared Laszewski’s tall, wiry frame to that of a young Brice Johnson. Laszewski’s ability to hit shots from long-range is much more developed than Johnson, though, making him a threat from all over the court.
Laszewski is the No. 76 player in the class of 2018 according to the 247Sports Composite. He’s the 21st-ranked player at his position and a top-5 prospect in the state of Massachusetts.
Prediction: North Carolina